computing

[kuhm-pyoo-ting]

noun

1. the use of a computer to process data or perform calculations.

2. the act of calculating or reckoning.

computing

/ kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ /

noun

1. the activity of using computers and writing programs for them

2. the study of computers and their implications

adjective

1. of or relating to computers

   computing skills

Word History and Origins

Origin of computing¹

First recorded in 1640–50; compute + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

She and three colleagues from Scottish tech firm Skyscanner are studying at Glasgow University as part of a new project to bolster the dwindling ranks of computing teachers.

From BBC

All these, plus advances in computing power and a better understanding of the physics of a hurricane through more data and research, have led to the significant improvements.

From BBC

"There was some respite for parents ahead of the new academic year, with lower prices for clothing, books, stationery, and computing."

From BBC

The author maintains that GPT-5’s disappointing performance has shattered the fundamental “scaling up” principle that underpins AI development—the belief that more computing power and data will lead to artificial general intelligence.

From Los Angeles Times

Microsoft, Google and Amazon all say they offer "sovereign" cloud computing solutions that safeguard EU clients' data, and would prevent such a scenario ever occurring.

From BBC

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